The learner will identify an example of how negative posting online has impacted someone professional life
The learner will make generalizations about irresponsible online behavior
Materials:
Computer and Internet Access
Build Background and Activate Prior Knowledge:
Students will discuss a time when they have witnessed inappropriate online behavior? (Examples: cyber bullying, inappropriate comments, or incriminating pictures)
Instructional Activity
Students will find news articles or news stories regarding inappropriate and irresponsible online posting that have had a negative impact on a person’s professional life
Students will find, read, and report on the story that they find in a brief 3-minute overview to the class
Informal Assessment:
The instructor and students will summarize the class findings and generate a list of what not to post. Students will put them into categories and students will make generalizations about what types of posts are bad.
Activity 1: What to Post and Why It Matters
Objectives:
Materials:
Computer and Internet Access
Build Background and Activate Prior Knowledge:
Instructional Activity
Informal Assessment:
Resources:
Teacher on Leave due to Facebook Photo
http://www.woai.com/news/local/story/Supporters-rally-behind-teacher-placed-on-leave/w5nZOoEoUE-UbNTpcJSJLw.cspx
Fired for Facebook Comments?
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/jurisprudence/2012/07/getting_fired_for_what_you_post_on_facebook.html
Freedom of Speech?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203710704577049822809710332.html